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California law has always said that Class 3 ebikes can't have throttles. And I believe national class definitions say the same. However, that distinction is totally ignored by manufacturers and dealers alike here in coastal SoCal. And from what I see on the Web, pretty much everywhere else...

Oh no, I wasn't joking. Tested drop bars again before buying the SL, and my old neck said nope, not doing that — not if you want to look up far enough to actually see where you're going. Besides, I much prefer the wider flat-bar hand separation. I'd have a Creo 2 Carbon Comp now if the...

The highlight of yesterday's 12 mi ride was a large bluff-top open space overlooking South Ponto Beach and Batiquitos Lagoon. Love riding the sand-coated hardpack up here as I take in the fantastic views. Coast Highway bridge over the mouth of Batiquitos Lagoon with South Ponto Beach beyond...

Another good one, with in-depth discussion of what's left of Visma's TdF team: Great news: Moving today to a rental while remodelers replace 75% of our floors. (Could have had an S-works Creo 2 with flat-bar conversion in every color for that.) Feared that we might still be there when the...

Fun watch:

Given how far team cars can be from the action, surprised that the DS would generally have enough knowledge of the true state of the race to give an order like that. They must get a lot of intel from team riders via race radio.

Yikes, just about my least favorite place for deep wounds. ;^} Do these personnel changes hurt Vingegaard's chances against Pogi? UAE's also missing some important riders.

Anyone, 3 silly questions, please: Q1. Why and when does this become a need for a team? Q2. Exactly how is it done? Q3. What kind of chops does a rider need to do well in this role? Thanks!

Phil Liggett is a controversial figure for some due to his relationship with Lance Armstrong. But to me, he's the best cycling commentator I've ever listened to by far. Happily, he'll be calling the 2026 TdF — hopefully with Bob Roll, whose commentary I also admire. For my money, that duo's WAY...

Won't be long now!

We're lucky to have lots of inspiring scenery and bike infrastructure near home. Bike rides are the best way to connect with it on a recurring basis. It's a spiritual experience every time I ride here.

Among other things.

Following up, a photo of the hat folded up in jersey pocket. Thought about asking my wife if all this stuff in my jersey makes my butt look fat — just to see what she'd say. But I know what she'd say: "What butt?" ;^}

Had a nice 21 mi coast ride south to Cardiff and back with neighbor DW yesterday. Several ocean-view stops — including a lunch of poke-like ahi tuna tacos at Moonlight Beach — but few photos. This shot south from the Carlsbad State Beach Campground shows a nearly all-cobble beach below. A...

Seems like law enforcement had forgotten how to do that by the time the e-cycle (ebike+e-moto) explosion hit here. Now Carlsbad and adjoining SoCal beach towns are doing it with some regularity, but it may be too little, too late. Many, many kids on illegal e-cycles here now. Wondering if the...

When safe, I also use the OpenRun for music on the bike. (I like to pedal in time with music carefully curated for that purpose, including my preferred cadence.) Another good use is taking important calls (not texts) in the saddle from a phone tucked safely away in a pocket. One button press on...

I should add that this would be an excellent hat to fold up and carry in a pocket for head and eye shading during stops. However, a little pricey at $36.

Daughter just happened to get me an Outdoor Research Swift Air cap for Fathers Day. Weighs nothing, soft bill, no top button, ventilated all around head. Would seem ideal for under-helmet use per this thread, but I don't like the way my Specialized Chamonix 3 helmet fits over it and doubt I'll...

Curious, how long have Avinox motors been out in the wild? Do we know anything about reliability or repairability yet? How about efficiency?

What are you referring to here?